Language/French/Vocabulary/Resources
Hi Language Enthusiasts,
Do you want to learn French but don’t know where to start? Then I’ve got the perfect resource list for you and you can find its links below. Let me know if you have any suggestions to improve it. I hope everyone can enjoy it and if anyone notices any mistakes or has any questions you are free to PM me.Here is what the resource list contains;
Handmade resources on certain grammar concepts for easy understanding.
Resources on learning pronunciation.
Websites to practice reading.
Documents to enhance your vocabulary.
Notes on Colloquial Language and Dialects.
Music playlists
List of podcasts/audiobooks And a compiled + organized list of websites you can use to get hold of grammar!
OVERVIEW[edit | edit source]
This list is maintained by the Discord server European Languages and Cultures. Be sure to join the server. https://discord.gg/rbeqEHz3gQ The list contains all sorts of resources ranging from Music playlists, Beginner Resources, Tips for language learning and much more!
SELF ASSESSMENT[edit | edit source]
- https://www.ila-france.com/french-tests/french-level-test
- https://www.esl-languages.com/en/online-language-tests/french-test
- https://learnfrenchwithalexa.com/test-your-french-level
- https://www.transparent.com/learn-french/proficiency-test.html
- https://www.studyfrenchspanish.com/french-proficiency-test/
- https://oxfordhousebcn.com/en/levels/level-tests/french/
- https://www.languagetrainers.com/french-level-test.php
- https://www.lingoda.com/en/p/french-level-test/
- https://www.ets.org/tfi
- https://www.classgap.com/tests/en/french
- https://savoirs.rfi.fr/en/test-your-french-level
- https://apprendre.tv5monde.com/en/apprendre-francais/test-your-level
GENERAL RESOURCES[edit | edit source]
BEGINNER RESOURCES[edit | edit source]
Starting with learning a new language can be hard and equally stressful when you don't know what resources are actually useful. Here are the best resources to start off French learning.
Recommended:- https://www.cia-france.com/blog/tips-to-learn-french/tips-to-learn-french-fast/
ONLINE DICTIONARIES[edit | edit source]
- https://www.frenchpod101.com/french-dictionary/
- https://www.lexilogos.com/english/french_dictionary.htm
STORIES[edit | edit source]
NEWS SITES[edit | edit source]
APPS[edit | edit source]
PODCASTS[edit | edit source]
Learn French by Podcast is an exciting series of French lessons for everybody. Work with high-quality audio podcasts in your own time and at your own pace. Want to clarify some details? Something you couldn't quite understand? Then download comprehensive PDF Lesson Guides with transcripts, details grammatical explanations, cultural points of interest, and more.
Deepen your language skills and knowledge of the French-speaking world through fascinating true stories in easy-to-follow French, with added English for context. From Duolingo, the world's #1 way to learn a language. Hosted by Ngofeen Mputubwele.
YOUTUBE RESOURCES[edit | edit source]
GENERAL WEBSITES[edit | edit source]
- https://www.elearningfrench.com/
- http://www.tresbienfrench.com/en
- https://www.mondly.com/learn-french-online
- https://ifalpes.com/blog/best-websites-to-learn-french/
- https://www.thefrenchexperiment.com/
- https://www.loecsen.com/en/learn-french
- https://www.openculture.com/free_french_lessons
- https://www.wondrium.com/learning-french-
- https://www.francaisfacile.com/
- https://www.1jour1actu.com/
- https://francais.lingolia.com/fr/grammaire
APPS[edit | edit source]
- Learn French for Beginners
- Learn French for Beginners- gonliapps
- Learn French-Speak French
- Learn French- Beginners
- Learn and speak french online
- Learn French Fast: Course
- Learn French -11,000 words
- Learn French- Innovation Apps
- Learn French with Le Monde
- Learn French-5,000 Phrases
- Langster- Learn French master
- Rosetta Stone: Learn, Practice and Speak Languages
- Lingodeer- Learn Languages
MEMRISE COURSES[edit | edit source]
Memrise is a British language platform that uses spaced repetition of flashcards to increase the rate of learning. Memrise focuses completely on memory retention which makes it efficient for learning and remembering vocabulary. Here are a few Memrise courses handpicked for you!
- French 1
- French 2
- French 3
- French 4
- French 5
- French 6
- French 7
- Holiday Survival Kit
- Easy French
- IB French B-Vocabulary from the oxford textbook
- Les 750 mots les plus communs
- Les mots les plus communs 751-1500
- Les mots les plus communs 1501-2050
- Les mots les plus communs 2051-2600
- Les mots les plus communs 2601-3500
ANKI DECKS[edit | edit source]
Anki is a free and open-source flashcard program using spaced repetition, a technique from cognitive science for fast and long-lasting memorization. Here are a few flashcard decks for you!
- 5000 most commonly used French words
- Essential french
- 500 french verbs with audio
- French sentences
- 500 french words
- Assimil new french with words
- Coffee break french
- A frequency dictionary of French
- 16000 French Sentences
- French Pronounciation
- Advanced French Grammar
READING[edit | edit source]
BOOKS[edit | edit source]
- https://www.pdfdrive.com/learn-french-books.html
- https://www.cactuslanguage.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Booklet-Language-Kit-French-CL-1.pdf
PUBLIC LIBRARIES[edit | edit source]
The above textbooks in the Books Category are solely recommendations. Here are a few public libraries to get more exposure to French Literature.
- https://bibliothequenumerique.tv5monde.com/
- http://rfnum-bibliotheque.org/rfn/?mode==desktop
- https://gallica.bnf.fr/accueil/
- http://bibliotheque-russe-et-slave.com/index1.html
POETRY[edit | edit source]
NEWS SOURCES[edit | edit source]
- https://www.france24.com/en/
- https://www.w3newspapers.com/france/
- http://www.lemonde.fr/
- http://www.lefigaro.fr/
- http://www.liberation.fr/
- http://www.leparisien.fr/
- http://www.20minutes.fr/
- http://www.lequipe.fr/
WRITING[edit | edit source]
SCRIPT[edit | edit source]
PRACTICE WORKSHEETS[edit | edit source]
- https://www.education.com/worksheets/french/
- https://www.qcfrench.com/worksheets/
- https://www.tolearnfrench.com/exercises.php
- https://www.easyteacherworksheets.com/french.html
- https://www.camptournesol.ca/free-printable-worksheets-for-kids/
GRAMMAR[edit | edit source]
- https://francais.lingolia.com/en/grammar
- https://grammar.collinsdictionary.com/french-easy-learning
- https://www.thoughtco.com/french-grammar-4133074
- https://www.languageguide.org/french/grammar/
- https://www.lawlessfrench.com/grammar/
- https://www.elearningfrench.com/learn-french-grammar-online-free.html
- https://www.babbel.com/french-grammar
- Introduction to French - French Grammar
- Fix Your French Grammar in 3 Hours
- [French for beginners 145 minutes to learn French grammar]
- French Grammar for Beginners - Basic French Grammar Rules EXPLAINED
- All the French Grammar You Should Know At a B2-C1 Level
DICTIONARIES[edit | edit source]
- English French Dictionary
- French Dictionary Online Translation
- French English Dictionary- Reverso
- Ascendo
- Word Reference
PARALLEL TEXT[edit | edit source]
- Fluentu- French Parallel Text
- Online French Club
- Learn French, Parallel Text, Easy Stories
- Download Parallel Text
SPEAKING[edit | edit source]
VOCABULARY[edit | edit source]
- https://www.frenchtoday.com/blog/french-vocabulary/
- https://www.frenchlearner.com/vocabulary/
- https://www.babbel.com/french-vocabulary
- https://www.rosettastone.com/languages/french-words/
- https://french.kwiziq.com/learn/theme
- https://www.lawlessfrench.com/vocabulary/
- https://www.fluentu.com/blog/french/easy-french-words/
- https://preply.com/en/blog/basic-french-vocabulary/
- http://www.uwosh.edu/home_pages/faculty_staff/minniear/pages/LanguageAids.pdf
- https://www.ircambridge.com/books/French_Vocabulary.pdf
- https://schooleverywhere-elquds.com/lib/uploadbook/272261479380546Using_French_Vocabulary.pdf
PRONUNCIATION[edit | edit source]
- French Pronunciation- Gymglish
- French Pronunciation- Lingvist
- French Pronunciation for Beginners (+Audio) - Talk in French
- Beginners Guide to French pronunciation- Thoughtco
- Learn French Pronunciation in 12 Minutes
- Basic French Pronunciation Tips & Rules for Beginners
- https://www.frenchpod101.com/french-pronunciation/
- Introduction to Perfect French Pronunciation
HEARING[edit | edit source]
PODCASTS[edit | edit source]
Learn French by Podcast is an exciting series of French lessons for everybody. Work with high-quality audio podcasts in your own time and at your own pace. Want to clarify some details? Something you couldn't quite understand? Then download comprehensive PDF Lesson Guides with transcripts, details grammatical explanations, cultural points of interest, and more.
Deepen your language skills and knowledge of the French-speaking world through fascinating true stories in easy-to-follow French, with added English for context. From Duolingo, the world's #1 way to learn a language. Hosted by Ngofeen Mputubwele.
Sit back, listen, and relax.
Bite-sized and easy-to-follow French lessons for beginners. Join Mathilde as she teaches you the basics you need to know to kickstart your French learning journey, and ultimately speak French clearly and confidently. Each episode covers topics related to French grammar, French pronunciation, and French vocabulary. At the end of each episode, you can download the lesson's exercises – so you can start practicing what you've learned right away.
Learn French with free daily podcasts, brought to you by French teachers from Paris.
Through interesting conversations (or at least I hope so!), I want to help you improve your French listening skills or maybe just get you familiar with the French language.
Learn French in coffee-break lessons from the Radio Lingua Network. In each lesson we'll focus on the language you need to know and before long you'll be making yourself understood with native French speakers. Season 1 lessons are for absolute beginners, and the courses increase in difficulty as the seasons progress.
Je suis Fabien, professeur de français.
Dans le podcast Fluidité, vous allez apprendre le français en écoutant du contenu authentique sur différents sujets pour avoir différent type de vocabulaire : culture, histoire, géographie française, ma vie de polyglotte, mes astuces d'apprentissage…
Fait pour tous les niveaux dans un français neutre et adapté : débutants, intermédiaires ou avancés.
Hi everyone!
In that podcast for French learners, I talk about my daily routine and French culture in short episodes (around 3 minutes on average). I am talking informally, just like I would do with a friend so that you can learn how to sound like a French native. You will find a transcript for each episode with vocab to help you in your learning process.
In the new LFWA Podcast we teach a French word, look at where it comes from and take a deep dive into the language and culture that surrounds it.
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Bienvenue sur Learn To French.
Learn French the easy way with a native French teacher. Grab yourself a coffee, sit back, relax and kick start your French learning journey !
Learn French with Gaëlle, an experienced French teacher.
99% in French and designed for students with a basic level (A2) or higher. Gaëlle speaks slowly to make it easier to understand. If you have an intermediate level, you can always increase the playback speed in your app.
Each week, you’ll improve your French whilst also learning about French culture, society, history, and much more.
Go to LanguaTalk.com/frenchpod to read an interactive transcript of each episode as you listen. This will help you follow along and allow you to study the sentences.
Bienvenue les amis ! The Easy French podcast was made for you if you love learning French while entertaining yourself with funny and educational content. In it, we explore cultural and day-to-day topics in a light-hearted way. While listening to us, you will learn tons of French expressions, phrases, and even slang to help you grasp French as spoken by the locals! And because we love interacting with French learners, we will also answer your questions and invite you to send us voice messages that may be broadcasted on the show! And for those who want to jump to the next level and become members, for each and every episode, we prepare full transcripts, a fantastic vocabulary helper that translates the most difficult words as you hear them, and bonus content so that our discussion never comes to an end!
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AUDIOBOOKS[edit | edit source]
- Chroniques des jours entiers, des nuits entières
- Rebecca
- Les hommes qui n’aimaient pas les femmes
- Alice in Wonderland
PLAYLISTS[edit | edit source]
- Soft French Songs
- French Songs that everyone knows
- French Songs for Beginners
- French songs that bang
- French pop hits 2022
- French Mix- Spotify
- Best French Songs ever
- Top 50- France
- French Romantic Songs
- Top 50 French Songs 2022
- French Cafe Lounge
- Sad Playlist French
- French Jazz Cafe
- French Breakfast
- French Rap Music
- French Children's Songs
- French Classique
- Disney French
- Vintage French Music
YOUTUBE CHANNELS[edit | edit source]
- https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnFrenchBySuchita
- https://www.youtube.com/c/frenchpod101
- https://www.youtube.com/c/EasyFrench
- https://www.youtube.com/c/learnfrenchwithalexa
- https://www.youtube.com/c/FrenchmorningswithElisa
SHOWS ON YOUTUBE[edit | edit source]
DIALECTS[edit | edit source]
- Varieties of French- Wikipedia
- French Dialects and Varieties round the world
- The French Language in Different Accents
- https://www.voices.com/blog/types-of-french/
- French language across the world
- https://foreignlanguagestraining.com/blog/french-dialects-and-accents-around-the-world-an-overview/
OTHER RESOURCES[edit | edit source]
FRENCH KEYBOARDS[edit | edit source]
TRANSLATORS[edit | edit source]
GOOGLE EXTENSIONS[edit | edit source]
TIPS FOR LEARNING FRENCH[edit | edit source]
MISC. RESOURCES RECOMMENDED BY COMMUNITY[edit | edit source]
Videos[edit | edit source]
How to learn French by yourself? Resources, methods and study ...[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- How to Say Good Bye
- Math
- Travers
- Plants
- Correction
- Santé
- Useful Sentenses
- Foreign loanwords
- Asking Directions